Is Alejandro Zambra a Genius—Or a Gimmick Artist?
A new translation of the Chilean writer’s debut novel raises the question: Does he live up to the hype?
Ricardo Lagos sobre el cambio de guardia en América Latina
El ex presidente chileno habla sobre la promesa de una nueva generación de líderes–y sobre lo que aún deben aprender.
The Unfinished Business of Brazil’s “New Middle Class”
In a new film, a family runs out of money to build a swimming pool—revealing personal tensions and a society plagued by broken promises.
Graphic: Brazil’s Young Politicians
AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.
Brazil’s Improbable Journey to Win the 1970 World Cup
The story behind victory in Mexico City shows that then, as now, politics is never far from the “beautiful game.”
The Rise of Congress Will Have Consequences for Brazil’s Victor
New powers for Congress mean increased checks on the executive, regardless of whether Lula or Bolsonaro wins on October 30.
Gabriel Boric Once Criticized Her. Now, She Must Turn Around His Administration.
Veteran politician Carolina Tohá, Chile’s new interior minister, faces rising crime and a government in some distress.
Letter to the Editor: Spotlighting Paraguay’s Opposition
A response from AQ’s readers
Paraguay Is Poised for a Turbulent Election Season
Corruption allegations and infighting in the dominant party point to an especially fraught road to the 2023 elections.
AQ Podcast | Brazil’s Surprising Election: What’s Next?
The Economist’s Brazil correspondent on first-round results and what to expect from the runoff
REACTION: Brazil Heads to Runoff Election
The first-round vote ended with a margin much slimmer than expected between the main candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
A Strategic Moment for the U.S.-Brazil Relationship
As concerns circulate over Brazil’s election, there’s new urgency for the U.S. to build bilateral ties and address global challenges.
What’s Ahead for Alberto Fernández’s Last Year in Office?
With hopes pinned on a new economy minister, several factors could disrupt the country’s fragile stability.
Brazil’s Evangelical Leftist
Henrique Vieira is a devout Baptist pastor—and a card-carrying member of Brazil’s Socialism and Freedom Party.
AQ Podcast: A Reset for Chile and Gabriel Boric
Public policy expert Isabel Aninat on what’s next for Chile after the rejection of the proposed new constitution
